Adaptive & Functional Special Education Teachers (SPED) Middle School 2026-2027

About the role

Topeka Public Schools is recognized nationally for academic excellence, post-secondary and career success, and achievement in arts, athletics and extracurricular activities. Strengthened by diversity and a welcoming and inclusive environment, our district will cultivate partnerships with staff, families, businesses, and the greater community to develop students' educational, physical, and social-emotional well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education (or related to the subject taught)
• Appropriate Kansas licensure in Special Education

Physical/Emotional Requirements

The incumbent may be required to use the following skills and abilities during any part of the working day:

• Speaking
• Hearing
• Visual
• Reading
• Writing
• Word processing
• Mobility
• Consistency of temperament
• Able to work with a variety of problems at the same time
• Sustained attention and concentration for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a stressful environment

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the Individualized Education Planning Team in designing an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for students with exceptional needs.
• Provides direct instruction and services for pupils whose needs are identified in a written IEP.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested at mutually agreeable times.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested at mutually agreeable times.
• Completes all Special Education paperwork, including IEPs and Medicaid billing.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Significant Associations

The performance responsibilities are not limited to those outlined in this description and may include any other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator/supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.